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9 profound mental benefits of exercising

            It is obvious that regular exercise enhances your physical wellbeing. It can make you look healthier, have a slim waistline, better muscles, and a great physique. Do you know that exercising can also be very helpful mentally?    So many people who exercise on a regular basis continue to do so not only because of the physical health but also for the mental wellbeing exercise can give. Exercising is a proven medication for depression and anxiety. It is said to reduce mental health problems and boost self-confidence. Below are the few psychological advantages of exercising: 1. Reduces Stress        Exercising can profoundly reduce stress. An increase in your heart rate while exercising can produce norepinephrine, a neurohormone that increases the mood and the capability of clear thinking during stressful events. Exercise can reverse your stress- induced brain and increase its ability to r...